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control.exe

control.exe is the native Windows Control Panel. Many applets expose Explorer file dialogs (Open/Save/Browse) or link out to MMC snap-ins.

windows gui File Explorer GUI MOTW UAC

Fix Your Computer Settings

Try Example
MOTW File Explorer

  1. Press Win-R on your keyboard

  2. Type control and press Enter to open the Control Panel

  3. Press Ctrl-L to focus the new window.

  4. Press Ctrl-V to paste our configuration

  5. Press Enter to submit

Fix Your Computer Settings

Try Example
MOTW File Explorer UAC

  1. Press Win on your keyboard

  2. Type control and and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter.

  3. Click Yes when prompted

  4. Press Ctrl-L to focus the new window.

  5. Press Ctrl-V to paste our configuration

  6. Press Enter to submit

Open benign CPL (Programs and Features)

Try Example
GUI File Explorer

  1. Press Win-R on your keyboard

  2. Type control.exe appwiz.cpl and press Enter

  3. Programs and Features opens (safe demo)

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Contributor: ClickGrab (2025-09-16)